The boat rental was great! I would recommend this boat to anyone! We didn't really have any questions so I can't comment on Vitaly's communication, but he did text us the day before with clear instructions! We had no issues! The boat is parked at a marina with free parking. You have a code to access the boat and the keys and can use it all day from 8am-8pm. It is large and probably comfortable enough for about 7 adults, though we only had 4. We cruised around Lake Union, and all around Mercer Island up to Kirkland where we parked for a couple hours at the dock (free parking for up to 3 hours) and got lunch. All-in-all, great easy day! We gassed up after our LONG boat ride and ended up putting 20 gallons in the boat (~$100 in gas). Worth it for such a fun day!

Always a great experience with Vitaly and his boat. Easy to use, great and prompt communication every single time. We are repeat renters with Vitaly - no other option compares!

Great communication and easy pick up/drop off.

Boat in great shape, docked in convenient location, ran great all day. Highly recommend!

Everything was wonderful. Vitaly was a joy to work with ! Will defitnely rent again.

Vitaly was very responsive. The boat was self-service and so easy to access. Great boat - very clean. We had a great time and will definitely be renting from Vitaly again.

Wonderful rental experience. Vitaly makes everything easy. Simple check-in w/ instructions for gate and lockbox for key. No hard time restraints on rental times for a full day rental. Boat is kept in nice condition and runs well. Had a fantastic day on Union and Washington. Thanks Vitaly.

Boat was very easy to use! Ran splendidly and started right up! Would be nice if the trim gauge worked. Also, boat was a bit dirty. The windshield was very dirty and there was soda spilled in places. Also, no bimini top. I would rent again though.

Great day

Vitaly was great with instructions. He contacted me a couple times prior to arrival. Everything went well. His boat is ideal for up to 6 people. We had a great time on Lake Union and Lake Washington. The stereo was great as well. My guests had a great time.

Great boat perfect for making a day of it on Lake Washington. The ride and seating are very comfortable and the boat has plenty of power.

Boat was easy to use, Vitaly provided great instructions that made pick up and drop off super easy. Will definately be taking out his boat again in the future!

Vitaly's boat was clean, well maintained and very fun to take out on Lake Union/Lake Washington. We had a wonderful time and wouldn't hesitate to rent from him again.

Thanks for making it easy, had lots of fun!

Nice boat, easy self-service pickup and dropoff, great communication.

Vitaly's boat was great for the day. It was a super easy pick up and drop off. The boat was clean and easy to operate. We had a great day exploring Lake Union and Washinton. Thanks again - would highly recommend!

We had a great time on Vitaly's boat: 2 little kids, 2 parents, 2 grandparents. Vitaly was super responsive and easy to work with before, during and after our rental. Instructions for pick up and drop off were clear and no-hassle. The boat was easy to handle and made efficient use of the gas. We did get the tank only 1/4 full so had to fill up first thing. It worked out well though as we may have returned after the pumps were closed for the day. We would definitely rent from Vitaly again.

Easy pickup

The boat was in great shape & ran perfectly. Great stereo as well. There were tons of things to do & see on Lake Union & Lake Washington. I would definitely rent this boat again!

We had a great experience renting from Vitaly! He sent all the information a couple of days beforehand and all instructions were easy to follow. The boat was easy to find, and being able to come and go meant that we were able to spend the day on the water, go out to dinner, and go back out for a sunset cruise afterward. The boat was easy to handle and obviously well cared for. We look forward to renting with Vitaly again this summer!

Great experience with Vitaly and his boat. He was super responsive. Boat was in good shape, ran well, and was conveniently located. Looking forward to doing it again.

We had another wonderful time on Vitaly's beautiful powerboat for the last weekend of Summer. It was our third time renting his Chaparral and can't wait for Spring to arrive (or for a warm October)! Thank you Vitaly for helping make this summer so great!

Vitaly was very responsive, had the boat completely ready for us, and provided clear instructions. The Chaparral 196 was in very good shape, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing day on the lakes. Having the boat already in the water in a covered marina is very convenient, and it's right next to a fuel dock! Ample free parking as well. Would rent again in a heartbeat, highly recommended.

Easy to get the boat, great location.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our day on Lake Washington in Vitaly's Chapparral. It is a quality boat at a nice price, very quick, comfortable and smooth riding. It is well designed with plenty of storage and other places to put things. We stopped for lunch and used the very solid and handy anchor stored in the bow. The engine was strong and smooth running, starting right up after every stop. The rental is "self service" which means it is ready and waiting at the moorage; some past experience is handy to get it going and out of the dock area. It is located just past the Fremont bridge, a very convenient city location with free parking right in front of the covered marina. We can't wait for another outing.

Renting from Vitaly was a great experience! Instructions for finding and operating the boat were clear and timely. I would definitely rent again. Only issue was that one of the two bumpers mentioned in a previous review was missing. Was not an issue for us, as we only docked against a padded dock, but would be useful to have for future rentals.

Vitaly was an excellent host. He was easy to contact and provided clear instructions for accessing the boat. The boat itself was phenomenal. My family and I (7 total) had a blast boating around Lake Union and Lake Washington. The perspective from the water is completely different than from the road or trails and provided a unique way to experience the city. The full-day flexibility was excellent and we enjoyed returning in the evening for night cruise around Lake Union.

A 2nd perfect boating day on Vitaly's great Chaparral!

Everything was very easy and went smoothly. Directions and expectations were clear and easy to follow. We had a fantastic day!

We had a wonderful day cruising around Lake Washington. The boat is in great condition and we'd definitely rent it again in the future.

Look no further. This Chapparral 196 SSI is a beautifully handling boat that you will thoroughly enjoy.

Vitaly takes excellent care of his boat and the dock is fully covered so no need to fight with removing a boat cover.

Diamond Marina is in a great location on West Lake. Easy access to the Locks or Lake Union/Lake Washington.

We easily pushed the boat out of the narrow covered slip and easily maneuvered into the bay. Returning was just as easy. Line up on the 4th covered slip and then pull her in.

Instead of loading our supplies here, we loaded up at the public dock near the Historical Boat Society.

Note, the all around whitelight is under the back bench if you are out at night.

This boat is a dream to handle and Vitaly makes the whole process easy. All self service.

Before you go out, Check the boat cleats. We did not see a front left cleat so we always docked on the starboard side.

The two bumpers he provided were plenty.

We found three lines on board for docking, two short and one long one. We tied the two short ones together to make two suitable lines.

And for the person who mentioned no flag... there was a flag on board when we went out! Vitaly must have read your comment and added it.

All in all a great boat and a great experience. Loved it!

We had a great time on Vitaly's boat! Awesome location on Lake Union. It was very easy on the way back to refuel considering the fuel dock was right in front of the slip. The boat was exactly what we expected. We would definitely rent from Vitaly again. Thanks!

Awesome boat!

It's was a good boat. Easy instruction to drive and easy owner to deal with.

My family of four rented Vitaly's Chaparral for the day and had a great time. It was a really easy process. Vitaly sent us the instructions to access the boat and all was as expected. The best part is that the boat is in covered moorage right on Lake Union in a spot where there is weekend parking. You will not need to take off a cover to use the boat. The walkway on the dock is only the width of the pilings on each side of the boat so departing takes a couple of people to untie from inside the boat and walk the boat out. You can not leave the slip under power as it is only slightly wider than the boat. Longer tie lines and the replacement of a missing front cleat would make this easier. Otherwise the boat started right up and handled well. All indications are that the boat is well maintained. We brought our own tube and flag as there was not one on board. The sheriff didn't see our flag at one point and pulled us over so make sure you have a flag. On return, you need to back carefully up to the slip and have help from a person on each side of the boat to walk it in by hand. This will not be possible under power but this is easy as the dock is well protected with no waves. My wife would have had the boat be a little cleaner but it was more important to me that the boat be mechanically sound which it was. I would definitely rent from Vitaly again.

Very nice boat. It would have been nice to know that to get to out of the inlet to the bay you had to go through a boat lock. There are two and you need to take the small boat lock.

My friends and I had the very best day on lakes Union and Washington. Vitaly got back to me within the hour and was extremely helpful with directions and other details. The boat is easy to handle and great fun at any speed. There is a gas station right by the slip so you can refill easily. I highly recommend Vitaly and his Chaparral for an unforgettable day on the lake.

Easy owner, gave me all the intructions to get and return the boat. I would love to reserve more fir the future with him :))

Great experience! Easy instructions to pick up and return boat. Will definitely rent again,

Would recommend this boat as all was setup and ready to go when we arrived. Boat ran great and we had a great day.

We had a great experience with the boat! Vitaly was very helpful, responsive, and laid back. Would definitely rent again! Thanks so much for a wonderful day on the water!

Thanks Vitaly for a great rental experience! Instructions were simple, and the boat was great. We were able to park our car right at the marina. There is a gas station conveniently located in front of the slip. Couldn't have been easier. Thanks again!

We had an awesome experience , Everything was great and easy with Vitaly! Nice and clean boat.

Great boat! Easy rental

Nice boat, and clean. Instructions to get to the boat were a bit confusing, but once we found the boat slip, it was easy to get the boat in & out. Conveniently located close to fueling station. Vitaly was responsive when needed.

Vitaly was more than helpful and extremely and gave perfect instructions on how to access the boat. We had 8 people and had ample room to move about and hang out, but if you were looking to do water sports I'd suggest keeping it down to 5 or 6. The boat is in great condition and would rent from again!

Great boat! Great owner!! Awesome experience!

Loved this boat and the experience. The boat is in amazing shape and is very fun. Vitaly was very helpful and accommodating. Can't wait to rent this boat again!!!